Used Cadillac CTS for Sale nearLake Forest, IL

How much does the Cadillac CTS cost in today's market?

Used Cadillac CTS prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Cadillac CTS's current nationwide average price is $11,624, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,359 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Cadillac CTS a good car?

Yes — the Cadillac CTS earns strong marks from owners across the full model range, and the all-generations user rating is 4.58/5.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CTS for its stylish design, strong performance, smooth ride, and luxurious feel. Across the model years, the cabin quality and technology also stand out as recurring strengths, helping the CTS feel like a well-rounded luxury sedan.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2015 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, reliability concerns, and rear-seat or trunk space depending on the year. Those are the kinds of compromises you weigh against the CTS’s comfort, performance, and upscale character.

30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Cadillac CTS models reliable?

Owners consistently give the CTS high marks for its overall appeal, and the recurring praise centers on its luxury feel, strong performance, and stylish design. Expert feedback also highlights a refined driving experience and a well-executed cabin.

• Owners rate the Cadillac CTS between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Cadillac CTS?

Across all model years, at 58.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: driver-awareness package with blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alerts, and rain-sensing wipers
• Infotainment: CUE infotainment touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay

Which Cadillac CTS trim should I buy?

The 2016 Cadillac CTS offers these trims:

• Standard: the entry point to the lineup, with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and the core luxury-sedan setup; a good starting point if you want the CTS experience at the lowest price.
• Luxury: adds leather seating, a Bose stereo, a navigation system, some safety tech, and 17-inch, 10-spoke wheels; this is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it layers in the comfort and convenience features most buyers want.
• Performance: adds magnetic ride control, surround view, parking sensors, 18-inch wheels, and automatic parking assist; a strong pick if you want a more feature-rich chassis and easier daily maneuvering.
• Premium: adds a fully digital, fully customizable instrument panel, adaptive cruise control, a 20-way power driver’s seat, and carbon-fiber inserts; choose this if you want the most upscale and fully equipped CTS experience.
• Vsport: the top-performance model with the twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 and the most aggressive 8-speed automatic tuning for high-performance driving.

What Cadillac CTS do most buyers choose?

The Cadillac CTS years with the most listings are 2015, 2014, and 2016.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a car that fits your budget. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because supply is deeper and pricing is easier to shop.

What is the Cadillac CTS's resale value?

Most of the model years shown are down year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used because it can create better entry points on recent cars. The sharpest declines are on the newer years, while the older years show smaller moves. That pattern suggests the CTS has already absorbed a meaningful chunk of its early price drop, especially on the more recent model years.

The 2014, 2015, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Cadillac CTS safe?

• 2016: 9/10
• 2015: 9/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 and 2016 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Cadillac CTS now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −5.93% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −9.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2015 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,319. The Cadillac CTS offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a strong blend of comfort and performance.

If you're buying used today, the 2015 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.